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City Council Minutes Page 8 February 9, 2004 Traffic Engineer Marie Cote stated that based on analysis, 40% of the traffic would be off of Highway 169. This is considered pass-by traffic. A connection at Holt and Jackson is necessary, not to impact too strongly 197th Avenue. Mr. Averill felt that traffic would funnel off of Jackson, not off of Highway 169. Ms. Cote stated that in the southbound direction there would be 10% of the traffic because of the split. Mr. Averill feels that the whole intersection at Holt Street is a problem and should be addressed before this development goes forward. Antonio Luciano, 19757 Irving, expressed concerns with traffic and that he had been at the Mn/DOT meeting a year ago and Mn/DOT talked of increasing traffic to 60 mph. He stated that this might affect this development in the future. The residents know that it is a walk area and that extra customers will cause an issue. He expressed the concern of no sidewalks and that everything has to be on the street. There had been a shopping center at one time that didn't take off and he suggested to the developer that he should be careful. Lou Pergh, 197th and 198th intersection, asked to see slides showing detailed shopping center asking for clarification regarding future lane for Hwy 169. He stated that the Council should go forward with this and expressed concerns that Holt Street does not turn into a southbound lane. Don McNally, 11915 196th Circle, expressed concern about crime in the neighborhood area with additional parking on the street. He also expressed concern about Holt Street running south. David Plude, Jr., 11537 197th Avenue, stated that he wished to express to the audience that they need to have trust in this Council. He stated that progress is going to come especially in such a wanted area. He stated that he was in their place eight years ago when his area was being developed. He stated that he learned to trust at that time, even though he disagreed, but he watched it happen and is happy with the outcome. He stated that this development would enhance what should be done in the future and if we stay stagnant, we will continue to be overlooked for growth. Joe Schab, 11946 193ra Lane N.W., stated that he would like to see a traffic study done along Proctor, down Highland and up Lowell. Lisa Ratke, 19431 Lowell Street, asked if there could be an access to Highway 169 between 19Ya and 197th Avenues. The traffic engineer assured her that this would not be approved by the State. Gary Werbowki, 11625 197th Avenue N.W., asked the developer if this would be in earthtones, and stated that he likes the tones that are there now. Mayor Kdinzing closed the public hearing. Councihnember Kuester stated that she shares the concerns regarding Holt Street and Jackson Avenue and asked the City Engineer his thoughts. City Engineer Maurer stated that Level D is an acceptable standard and that this development will indeed add traffic, however, the intersection will work. People may choose to take other routes and there will not be a need to look at this intersection further unless it should become a safety issue.